Sony Music NashvilleIf you’ve ever gone through a breakup or gotten back together with an old flame, Chris Young thinks you’ll probably identify with the longing portrayed in his latest single, “I’m Comin’ Over.”

He says, “It’s all first person, so it’s not he or she. It’s just the side of, ‘I’m coming over. I’m running every red light. I’m just gonna get to you. To hell with trying to close this off.’ This is just, ‘I just need to be with you.'”

Of course, some listeners will be going through that kind of situation right now, …read more

Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockChris Young has signed on a title sponsor of the 29th Annual Music Row Ladies Golf Tournament coming up Monday, August 17 at Old Natchez Country Club in Franklin, Tennessee. Chris has served as a caddy at the event for the last several years. Proceeds go to the United Cerebral Palsy of Middle Tennessee.

Florida Georgia Line‘s Tyler Hubbard is clearly keeping up with his workout schedule while on the road. He posted a picture on Instagram showing his bulging bicep with his singing partner Brian Kelley pointing to the “gun show.” The caption …read more

Donn Jones/CMACarrie Underwood was anxious to get back in front of her fans at last month’s CMA Music Festival in Nashville. The performance at LP Field was one of Carrie’s first public appearances since giving birth to her son, Isaiah, earlier this year. If you couldn’t be there in person, Carrie’s set will be featured on ABC’s CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night to Rock coming up Tuesday, August 4 at 8 p.m. ET.

Before taking the stage for the massive crowd at the CMA Music Festival, Carrie said, “It has been a while. I’ve been very …read more

David McClister/Sweet Talk PRKristian Bush is teaming up with actress/singer Rita Wilson, the wife of Tom Hanks, for an Academy of Country Music benefit concert at the Troubadour in West Hollywood, California. The show will take place Thursday, August 27 with proceeds are going to ACM Lifting Lives, the ACM’s charity organization founded to help improve lives through music.

CMAKeith Urban has released a new documentary short revealing how he created his new single, “John Cougar, John Deere, John 3:16.” In the feature, Keith can be seen working out the foundation of the track on acoustic guitar, bass and a drum track. The clip even shows Keith recording his vocals while playing bass on the song. It’s a must-see if you’re ever wondered how Keith keeps cranking out hit after hit.

Keith says, “We couldn’t recall a song-specific documentary short that really gave a feeling for how a song comes together. We’re …read more

CMAAs one of country’s hottest rising stars, Thomas Rhett has started to play his own headlining shows here and there. He’s spent most of this year on the road opening for his pals Florida Georgia Line, and Thomas sees advantages to both approaches to touring at this point in his career.

“They’re just different,” Thomas explains. “You know, when we do our own shows, we play longer. You don’t really have to start at a certain amount of time, and you don’t have to really end at a certain amount of time. So, I would say, when …read more

Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockKelsea Ballerini has been added to the lineup for the annual New Year’s Eve Bash on Broadway in downtown Nashville. She joins previously announced headliners Kings of Leon on the bill.

Congratulations to Gloriana‘s Tom Gossin, who is expecting his first child with his wife, Jamie, in February 2016.

Craig Morgan will host his second annual Billy’s Place 5K August 22 at Montgomery Bell State Park in Dickson, Tennessee. Proceeds go to the Dickson County Craig Morgan Foundation to help foster children in Middle Tennessee. Go to CraigMorgan.com for details.